Say whatever you want, the magic on Bills offense is not Chan, not Fitz, but Jackson.
Defensive coordinators may have already known that, but this is the first time I see opposing players say it so in clear-cut manner. Most people at the beginning of the season, would say it is Chan's spread system, with a smart quick decision QB, and a bunch of slick receivers causing mis-matches. While people are busy matching the cover guys on who get who in our various sets and routes, boom comes Jackson who beat them to the punch, just enough.
Of course recognizing is not the same as being able to do something. But I do expect the Jets defenders will look to see what Jackson is doing on each play first. I look at it this way: the Jets will rely on Revis needing no safety help; they can use that safty spying on Jackson, making it a double coverage on him - run or pass plays. So that leaves Chandler, Nelson and Spiller having to step up big time. And maybe it's why we have allowed Donald Jones to practice for a 2nd straight day even though he admitted yesterday that he still feels "something in there." We may need him this game.
I still think this will be a much more difficult game than a lot of people expect, particularly after the Redskins game. I believe our run defense will match up much better against the Jets than they had in the past. The Jets do have serious weapons at receiver positions. How Mr. Sanchez plays (or our pass rush) could be the deciding factor.
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